Claim OwnershipBe Who You Are at The Gap at Sawmill Meadow
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At the trailhead of launching into adulthood are questions and unknowns. The Gap at Sawmill Meadow might be an option to consider for any 18-23 year old who is stuck moving forward on the trail or unsure about their role in society. Hear from volunteers, mentors, current gappers, pastors and industry experts about what The Gap at Sawmill Meadow is all about and how we cultivate an environment for new adults to be who they are.
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TJ shares about what he learned about himself and how that has informed what he wants to pursue AFTER The Gap.
Joshua shares how he has grown throughout his time at The Gap and about his plans to stay in South Fork for 3 more months.
Summarizing time at The Gap in a 20 minute podcast is not an easy task. But, Eve shares about the lies she was believing about herself before coming to The Gap; a rough experience her first job here in South Fork; the beauty of living in community; and then how she made the Catholic faith that she grew up with her own while at The Gap.
Hear from Nancy as she recounts the story and the "why" behind her encouraging Eve to forego college and attend The Gap at Sawmill Meadow. She also talks about how she raised her girls in the Catholic church and how she has celebrated how Eve has made her faith her own while at The Gap. She also can't believe that Eve can cook, chop wood and tend a fire!
If you are a parent who might be in a similar position of introducing the idea of a Gap Year to your own new adult, Nancy shares some wisdom reminding us not to be afraid of pushback, that life is not a race, and hope is not a strategy.
Wow! This was such a fun interview because it touches on ideas Jay and I are both passionate about. Jay runs a business called LifeAfter12th and he coaches new adults when choosing their career path. We talk about the "guess and go" approach to choosing a career vs an approach that is rooted in wisdom, information and discernment. And how confidently choosing a career path starts with knowing yourself well. Jay loves new adults and has a passion to see them thrive as an adult. He is the perfect partner for The Gap at Sawmill Meadow.
https://lifeafter12th.com/
With less than 40 days left for Herd One, we have lots of reflections! On this episode, Rob, Terri and I talk about the value of dedicating the first fruit of time in a new adult life to practice the ways of Jesus.
Hear Ashley talk about what it has been like with 2 of her adults children at The Gap!
Hear from Laura who mentors one of the members of Herd One and recently returned from South Fork after meeting her mentee for the first time in person. She has great encouragement for mentors in general and we love what she says about her observations from her time at The Gap.
Eve is starting to share just how impactful being at The Gap and understanding how God created her to be is changing her perspective.
Over 4 months into the program and Joshua shares how old thought processes kept him from fully embracing the magnitude of God and how his mentors are helping him see that.
Anna shares about mountain top experiences compared to times in the valley. And the value of both.
TJ is back sharing what has been impactful since we last heard from him in July. He shares how having the time and space to practically live out practices that he would like to incorporate into his everyday life now and post-Gap is one of the most helpful things about the program.
Hear from the host couple about what is really good happening right now!
Chris's role as a teacher and advisor at The Gap is instrumental in fostering a transformative environment for not only the gappers but also of Gap leadership. Being known as a disciple of Christ is simple - Jesus himself says it is by how well we love others. This is our starting point for The Gap. And Chris reviews some key principles that he shared with the gappers early in their arrival at The Gap at Sawmill Meadow.
"Money is funny." Vanessa is a CPA and certified financial planner and wealth manager. She donated her time at The Gap to invest in people and all of Herd One had very specific action items based on her visit launching them down a path of becoming more financially literate.
Drew's experience in college was the inspiration and catalyst for The Gap. Knowing that he wasn't alone, and Matt and Tammy weren't alone as parents, we were called to find good from the hardship. Drew now serves as a mentor to a member of Herd One. Drew's advice to others going through an experience similar to him..."it's going to be okay." Hear "the rest of the story" and how he feels about mentoring to this age group.
Mark talks about how his expertise in the corporate world helping executives build the best and most complementary teams translates to understanding each other here at The Gap.
Camille is a young adult pastor at Irving Bible Church. She is passionate for freedom in the rising generation and is operating in her strengths when she is working with them specifically. We were honored to have her as a featured guest at The Gap to facilitate our seminar Saturday for the topic of Identity and Calling.
As a part of Herd One, TJ shares that being at The Gap has been good in every way and hard in every way. That paradigm is an important piece in understanding what is happening inside The Gap!
Eve is part of Herd One and is the youngest of the group. She boldly decided to make the non-traditional decision to attend a Gap Program right out of high school. Five weeks in and she says it is definitely not a mistake but it took boldness to make the decision. Take time to hear Eve's insights when making the decision.
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